Super Bowl MVP has “Skin” in New Game

“Leading my team to the Super Bowl victory was both a blessing and a curse,” Rypien says. His victory came at a terrible price that almost cost “Ryp” his very life.

Over his 20-plus year professional and collegiate football career Rypien suffered countless concussions resulting in the diagnosis of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy).  

Determined to help prevent others from suffering the same fate, Ryp has partnered with fellow Washington State football alumni and NFL quarterback Ed Blount on a movement to fund a safer, faster, more inclusive professional football league.  

“Ryp wanted to have skin in the game,” says Blount. “He is leading the pre-funding phase for our first FAST5 Football franchise in Las Vegas.”

The game avoids head injuries by removing the helmet and body armor and replacing it with speed, agility and pass accuracy featuring our two-hand aggressive thump, bump-and-run style of play, on a shorter, safer and custom 60-yard gridiron that favors the offense."    

“As we prove that FAST5 Football can be safe, healthy and just as exciting, we can also inspire a new generation of moms to allow their children to get back on the turf,” Rypien says. 

Blount says that  the 5-on-5 league is at the heart of a reality media experience which will follow the personal stories of teams, players, franchise owners and their fanbase.   

“Our Las Vegas franchise fans can also get a skin in the game.  We are now offering Luxury Skybox Seat licenses at a very attractive cost,” Blount says.